First Tee - Greater Philadelphia

05/31/2026

This is what confidence looks like. 💪 💚

Our participants brought energy and determination to the Martin I. Katz Invitational at Walnut Lane, making it another incredible Tournament Series event filled with great competition and memorable moments on the course.

A special thank you to the family of Martin I. Katz for their continued support and commitment to creating opportunities for young people through First Tee — Greater Philadelphia.

Want to help create more opportunities for our students? Support a tournament, sponsor a youth program, or make a gift to help more kids play, learn, and grow with First Tee. Visit https://bit.ly/4dW2vi0 to learn more.

05/30/2026

As we continue to celebrate all of our dedicated coaches this week, we’re excited to introduce one of our newest coaches — Coach Audrey! ⛳ 💚

As a recently trained Level 1 coach, Audrey has already shown what it means to be a First Tee coach by dedicating her time and energy to building meaningful connections with participants, encouraging them, and helping them grow and improve every day.

Please join us in welcoming Coach Audrey to the team. We can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make both on and off the course!

Help us continue investing in game-changing coaches and expanding access to impactful coach training experiences by making a gift here: https://bit.ly/4nV42sU

05/29/2026

This First Tee Week, we’re celebrating the incredible coaches whose impact goes far beyond the golf course. 💚

The meaningful relationships they build with our participants and communities are the heartbeat of First Tee — Greater Philadelphia, helping kids grow in confidence, resilience, and character every day.

Hearing our participants share kind words about some of their favorite coaches is a reminder of just how powerful these connections can be. Thank you to all of our amazing coaches for the time, care, and dedication you pour into every session.

Help us continue investing in game-changing coaches and expanding access to impactful coach training experiences by making a gift here: https://bit.ly/4nV42sU

05/28/2026

May 23–30 is First Tee Week, and we’re celebrating the coaches who help create meaningful impact for young people across Greater Philadelphia every day. 💚

Today, we’re highlighting Coach Caleb from Walnut Lane, who recently completed Level 3 First Tee Coach Training — continuing his commitment to creating a positive, safe, and engaging environment where young people can grow both on and off the golf course.

At First Tee — Greater Philadelphia, our coaches are encouraged to continue learning and growing through First Tee’s coach development pathway. Through additional training opportunities, coaches deepen their understanding of youth development, relationship-building, and the intentional coaching practices that make First Tee unique.

Thank you, Coach Caleb, for the leadership and care you bring to our students each week!

Help us continue investing in game-changing coaches and expanding access to impactful coach training experiences here: https://bit.ly/4nV42sU

05/27/2026

It's Why Wednesday!

This week, Coach Jay from Ramblewood is sharing why he loves being involved with First Tee. From the incredible resources and support provided not only to participants, but to coaches as well, to watching kids persevere through the challenges that come with the game of golf — it's all about helping young people grow both on and off the course.

May 23-30 is First Tee Week, and this year we're celebrating the incredible coaches, like Jay, who help us make a positive impact on more than 46,000 young people across Greater Philadelphia each year. 💚

Learn more and support our game changing coaches at https://bit.ly/4tV9td5

05/26/2026

Behind every confident swing, new friendship, and breakthrough moment is a coach who believed in them first.

As we celebrate First Tee Week, we’re recognizing the mentors who help our participants grow both on and off the course every day. Through encouragement, guidance, and meaningful relationships, our coaches are Building Game Changers.

Summer I registration opens TONIGHT at 6 PM — come learn, grow, and play with us this season! ☀️

Register Here: https://bit.ly/40naY6G

05/24/2026

Investing in our coaches means investing in the future of our participants ⛳️

This week, several of our dedicated coaches gathered at John F. Byrne for Level 1 Coach Training, continuing their commitment to creating positive experiences and helping young people grow both on and off the golf course.

Since 2025, our coaching team has continued to grow through First Tee Coach Training:
• Level 1: 57 coaches
• Level 2: 8 coaches
• Level 3: 4 coaches
• Level 4: 3 coaches

We’re proud of the passion, time, and energy our coaches pour into making a difference every day.

Learn more and support our game changing coaches at https://bit.ly/4tV9td5

05/23/2026

Our coaches are not just teaching golf, they're transforming lives and inspiring the next generation. ⛳ 💚

May 23-30 is First Tee Week and we're celebrating the coaches that are changing the game all week!

Learn more and support our game changing coaches at https://bit.ly/4tV9td5

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

We’re incredibly proud of these four Game Changers for representing First Tee — Greater Philadelphia so well on one of golf’s biggest stages. Opportunities like this go far beyond the ropes, giving our participants exposure, confidence, and a firsthand look at the many pathways the game can create. Congratulations to these young leaders for making us proud every step of the way!! 👏👏